Tool Information Pages (TIP) are intended to be an introduction to various technology tools and their specific implementation here at the University. The tabs "Basic Understanding" and "Pros and Cons" describe and define each tool in its generic form. Starting with "Basic Operation," it becomes specific to the UM option and highlights a bulleted list of concepts that would roughly correspond to that level of operational understanding. Faculty may use these lists to help identify their level of understanding of a given tool, especially in conjunction with ETS training offerings or requests.
Basic Operation
Use the list of concepts below to self-evaluate your level of operational understanding. If you are familiar and comfortable with the utility and implementation of most or all of these items, you are (at least) at the basic level of operational understanding.
Creating Blogs into your ELMS Space (Two Types: Campus Pack and WordPress)
Using Campus Pak Blogs with ELMS and WordPress is stand-alone
By default, CampusPak blog is set to be shared with all students in the course.
Setting up a Campus Pak Blog in ELMS
- Creating a new Blog in your ELMS space
https://elms.umd.edu/sites/elms.umd.edu/files//webfiles/documents/doc/CampusPack_Canvas.pdf - Adding Content to a blog
https://elms.umd.edu/sites/elms.umd.edu/files//webfiles/documents/doc/CampusPack_Canvas.pdf - Modifying Settings and Setting Permissions
https://elms.umd.edu/sites/elms.umd.edu/files//webfiles/documents/doc/CampusPack_Canvas.pdf - Evaluating Participation
https://elms.umd.edu/sites/elms.umd.edu/files//webfiles/documents/doc/CampusPack_Canvas.pdf - Viewing Site History
https://elms.umd.edu/sites/elms.umd.edu/files//webfiles/documents/doc/CampusPack_Canvas.pdf
Setting up a WordPress Blog (This is a stand-alone blog and does not integrate with Canvas)
- Requesting a WordPress Blog
http://blog.umd.edu/request-a-blog/ - WordPress Essential Training
Setting up, publishing, customizing themes, menus, and functionality
http://www.lynda.com/WordPress-tutorials/WordPress-Essential-Training/154417-2.html?org=umd.edu - Settings and Configuration
http://www.lynda.com/WordPress-tutorials/WordPress-Essential-Training/154417-2.html?org=umd.edu
For further information, please contact:
Rosalia Reyes-Webb
Learning Technology Specialist
Educational Technology Services
301-405-0309
Rosalia5@umd.edu